Marble Sailfin Pleco Size

The marble pleco has the potential to reach a total of 19 inches in length and should not be added to just any aquarium.

Marble sailfin pleco size.

The albino marble sailfin pleco is also known as the spotted sailfin plecostomus. In this picture is a premium quality marbled sailfin plecostomus swimming in one of our aquariums when one of us snapped this picture. 21 28 cm 8 27 11 02 inch 0 14. Originating from the rio pacaya in peru south america the albino marble sailfin plecostomus is a peaceful bottom dwelling member of the armour plated catfish group.

Sailfin pleco pterygoplichthys gibbiceps is a kind of freshwater ray finned fishes of loricariidae family. Locking pectoral and dorsal fins defend the marble pleco against predators by making it hard for other fish to swallow them. When kept with closely related species skirmishes are possible during. This slow growing fish can take years to reach its mature size.

A couple of adult species can keep even large tanks clean. If a tank is rather large of more than 70 gallons capacity pleco size can be up to 30 35 cm long. Usual size in fish tanks. This is a strong fish that eats huge amounts of algae.

Despite its impressive size sailfin pleco is a peace loving fish and their gastronomic interest is almost completely limited to vegetation. The sailfin plecos are mostly nocturnal. Premium pet fish are more energetic hardier and have brighter colors with a beautiful metallic sheen. Recommended ph range for the species.

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